No, I wouldn't do the same. And I don't own anybody.
I can't leave anyone who depend on me without a notice of my departure. I would think hundred times of the concequences. Being illegal is not something that will make me happy.
But that's just me. I like things straight. I like comfort of being responsible. I like comfort that in case of any problems I can seek a help of the government and police. I like to develop myself and progress as I go. Never understood people jumping from place to place for the money.

Step by step is my approach.